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DOT eyes major improvements to I-80, I-380

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s long-range planning effort, Iowa in Motion 2045, has progressed far enough for the DOT to predict some routes that could be in line for widening or other improvements. Widening and…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 7, 2016
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Walkability guru David Fields to speak in Tomorrow Plan series

Transportation consultant David Fields of NelsonNygaard will speak about promoting walkability in city neighborhoods and suburbs in the next Tomorrow Plan series installment at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at Windsor Heights Community Center. Fields, who …
By BPC Staff | Nov 3, 2016
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State’s new byways include Madison County

The state has designated three new byways: Bridges Byway in Madison County, focused on the famous covered bridges. The 82-mile route also will feature scenic natural areas and the John Wayne birthplace. Jefferson Highway Heritage…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 31, 2016
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Ruan’s Gonnerman honored with national safety award

Lisa Gonnerman

The American Trucking Associations’ Safety Management Council recently presented Lisa Gonnerman, vice president of safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems, with the 2016 National Safety Director Award. The award was presented at the …
By BPC Staff | Oct 31, 2016
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‘DART Forward’ at ICREA meeting

Elizabeth Presutti, CEO of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, will present the preliminary DART Forward 2035 plan for an expanded regional network and associated improvements when the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association meets …
By BPC Staff | Oct 26, 2016
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ISU helps IDOT save money on snowplows

Iowa State University’s College of Business is looking for ways the Iowa Department of Transportation could save millions of dollars on its fleet of 900 snowplow trucks.


Sree Nilakanta and Kevin Scheibe, both associate professors of information…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 26, 2016
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Heartland Express’ third-quarter income drops

 

Heartland Express Inc.’s third-quarter net income was $12.5 million, down from $15.1 million in the same quarter last year. Basic earnings per share for the North Liberty-based trucking company were 15 cents, down 2 …
By BPC Staff | Oct 20, 2016
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Connect Downtown plans sessions on walkability Nov. 2

Connect Downtown will be sharing early ideas for making it easier and safer to get around downtown, and will be asking for your views at two sessions Nov. 2. The first is at noon, the …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2016
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Planner: Forget the shiny buses and fancy names; BRT is about reliability

Corey Pitts, a planner with VHB, writes in Mobility Lab that we in the press focus too much on the speedy trips, shiny buses, special names and fancy shelters associated with bus rapid transit lines.


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By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 14, 2016
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In the fast lane

Amanda Wanke is pretty revved up about her career right now. 

She’s a polished communication professional who is learning about the latest in transportation industry improvements through her work at the Des Moines Area Regional …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Oct 14, 2016